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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 965.55 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 965.55 and 389.19 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 965.55 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/965.55 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 965.55 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 375,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,782.40/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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